Quantitative analysis reveals significant effects of provincial minimum wage and education level on employment, suggesting need for policy adjustments.
Key Points
Provincial minimum wage and education level positively affect labor absorption in East Java.
Inflation has a negative but insignificant impact on employment levels over the study period.
The study used multiple linear regression analysis on secondary data from 1994 to 2023.
Findings highlight the importance of wage policies and education in regional employment dynamics.